Junior Boks tweak side for Argentina encounter
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has tweaked the starting fifteen for Thursday’s World Rugby U20 Championship encounter with Argentina in Stellenbosch by making five changes to the run-on side...
England name team to face the All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday 6th July for the first of two Test matches in the Steinlager Ultra...
Black Ferns O’Reilly Cup squad announced
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns coaches have gone for consistency and experience, in their 30-strong squad named ahead of their upcoming O’Reilly Cup Test in Australia. The Black Ferns team is (Age/Super Club/Province/Test...
Glasgow Warriors flanker Tom Gordon joins Newcastle Falcons
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from newly-crowned URC champions, Glasgow Warriors. The 27-year-old arrives on a two-year deal having made 76 appearances during...
Billy Twelvetrees announces his retirement
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have confirmed that former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees has decided to retire from professional rugby union. It is with a warm heart that we wish Billy all the best...
Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Bears confirm 2024/25 squad
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed a young and exciting Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2024/25 campaign. World class Bill Mata headline signing in 2024/25 squad Overall reduction in average...